Here’s a bootleg recording from a show at Gate 403 in Toronto during my North American Tour – this song is my latest composition, entitled “Give Me A Reason.” It’s about the inner conflict of wanting to forgive someone who refuses to apologise for doing a terrible thing. The recording starts just after the first […]
Flight from Perth to Sydney: 4 hours. Sydney to LA: 14 hours. LA to Atlanta: 4 hours. In Atlanta airport there is a baby grand piano in the food court of one of the terminals. The man at the piano is Tonee, who tinkles the ivories and croons the best of pop, soul and jazz […]
These shots are taken by various people: friends, strangers, and strangers who became friends! The photos are from a variety of performances, from the big Canadian Music Festival gigs to the sweet and simple house concerts. Thank you to one and all who shared this wonderful journey with me. [pe2-gallery album=”http://picasaweb.google.com/data/feed/base/user/118294268219415625349/albumid/5872479630951545745?alt=rss&hl=en_US&kind=photo”]
Shameem is very excited to announce the release of the video for her new single “Turn It On”! “Turn It On” is a unique collaboration between Shameem and Tokyo-based producer Nick Wood, who wrote and produced the song. The infectious music is brought to life through a humorous narrative and a few funky dance moves! Check out this brand new […]
Here’s some little video taken on a mobile device during my “house concert” in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The concert was in fact held in Haft Vadi Bellydancing studio… thanks to my hosts Dharlene and Sheldon Valeda, as well as Ralph and Miranda Phelan who invited me to come to Kitchener! This song is a gig […]
This March Shameem is heading off across the Pacific Ocean for a whirlwind tour. Her trip includes performances at Canadian Music Week, as well as attending SXSW Music Conference and a number of side-shows and house concerts. For more details, see Shameem’s blog article.
So, in case you haven’t seen my ranting all over Facebook and twitter, I’m off to Canada and the USA this March – yay!! What will I be doing? Here’s my itinerary: 12-17 March: attend SXSW Music Conference in Austin, Texas 19-24 March: attend and perform at Canadian Music Week, Toronto 24-27 March: house concerts and side-shows […]
While on tour in Geraldton, Dom and I recorded this little ditty for you in our lovely beachside apartment.
Happy Australia Day! Here’s a little video yum yum for you…
Surprise! Shameem has just dropped a brand new single to iTunes – an exciting collaboration with acclaimed Tokyo-based producer Nick Wood, who has worked with such artists as Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran, Bebel Gilberto, Julian Lennon, Maxi Priest and Robert Palmer. Check out this catchy, soulful track and be prepared to encounter a […]